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I-405 UPDATE: Lane, ramp closures through Jan. 22

Drivers on I-405 can expect possible late night and early morning delays through Renton and Bellevue next week…

Washington state Department of Transportation crews monitor the landslide that closed all lanes of westbound SR 18 during this morning's comute.

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Westbound SR 18 lanes in Auburn to remain closed at least until Wednesday; Cedar, Green well within banks

The westbound lanes of State Route 18 will remain closed until at least Wednesday, after a second slide…

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ALEXANDRA RESOFF WOOD

ALEXANDRA “SUE” RESOFF WOOD Alexandra was born in Ellamar, Alaska, on September 27, 1913. She passed on at…

McKnight Middle School student Emma Tuschhoff won an award for outstanding interpretation for this drawing

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Students honored in PTSA Reflections

Twelve Renton schools participated in the annual art show Reflections this year with hundreds of entries themed around…

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Annexing to KCLS gives us more for our money

Renton Public Library is vulnerable to city budgetary decisions which fluctuate with the economy over time. Renton Public…

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Renton Public Library is a treasure, but annexation way to go

Renton Public Library (RPL) is a well-loved treasure in our community. After a long evaluation process, the Library…

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Let’s make decisions about our library here in Renton

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Here are three good reasons to keep library in city hands

Before moving to Renton, my family lived in Kirkland and we were faithful users of the KCLS. It…

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Community Foundation to mark its 10th

Renton’s Community Foundation will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Jan. 21 by awarding $42,000 from its Circle of…

County council member Julia Patterson meets with clients of the Somalit Youth and Family Club Jan. 11 after delivering a retired Metro Vanpool Van to the Human Services program.

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Somali Youth & Family Club gets van

Metropolitan King County Council member Julia Patterson’s delivery of a retired Metro eight-passenger van to the Somali Youth…

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Sheriff detectives arrest Skyway man possibly linked to multiple rapes

Sheriff detectives arrested a 22-year-old Skyway man on Jan. 8 for investigation of rape, robbery and kidnapping, according…

The Renton Police Department is looking for this suspect in the robbery Monday afternoon of the Bank of America branch at the QFC in the Highlands.

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Renton police ask help in finding robbery suspect

The Renton Police Department is looking for the female suspect in the robbery Monday afternoon of the Bank…

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ALERT, SR 169: Car-pedestrian accident blocking lanes near Renton

A car vs. pedestrian collision was blocking both directions of State Route 169 from Southeast 216th Way to…

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SR 167 ALERT: Lanes reopen southbound at 180th after collision

A collision involving a semi-truck and another vehicle blocking the two left lanes of southbound SR 167 just…

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I-405 UPDATE: Lane, ramp closures through Jan. 15

Late night and early morning drivers should prepare for nighttime delays in Renton and Bellevue next week while…

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Renton City Council to take a stand Monday on KCLS annexation

The Renton City Council will hold a public meeting Monday night prior to deciding whether it will support…

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97-year-old Renton woman killed in Benson accident

A 97-year-old Renton woman died of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle accident Thursday morning on the Benson Highway,…

Ruth H. Atkinson

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Ruth H. Atkinson

Ruth H. Atkinson Ruth H. Atkinson was born January 7, 1924 in Krem, North Dakota to Joseph and…

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Arthur Rhea Kenyon

Arthur Rhea Kenyon Arthur Rhea Kenyon was born March 26, 1922 in Chenango Forks New York to Ivan…

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County Council replacement picked

The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday unanimously appointed former Seattle City Council President Jan Drago to fill…